Renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuel-based energy, but its
development can require a complex set of environmental tradeoffs. A recent increase in …

A great deal has been published in the scientific literature regarding the effects of wind
energy development and operation on volant (flying) wildlife including birds and bats …

As utility-scale solar energy (USSE) systems increase in size and numbers globally, there is
a growing interest in understanding environmental interactions between solar energy …

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable resources is highly desirable to reduce air
pollution, and improve energy efficiency and security. Many observers are concerned …

Reclamation is an application of treatment (s) following disturbance to promote succession
and accelerate the return of target conditions. Previous studies have framed reclamation in …

Projecting landscape impacts from energy development is essential to land management
decisions. We forecast landscape alteration resulting from oil and gas well-pad construction …

A field study was conducted in the Mojave Desert (USA) to assess the influence of a large
photo voltaic facility on heat and water transport into an adjacent creosote (Larrea tridentata) …

Anthropogenic nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) deposition can negatively affect ecosystem
functions and lichen biomonitors can be a cost-effective way to monitor air pollution …

With the recent increase in utility-scale wind energy development, researchers have become
increasingly concerned how this activity will affect wildlife and their habitat. To understand …

Landscapes are being impacted by rapid change, especially by diversifying energy
industries. As this process occurs, habitats with little development and fragmentation are …